universe.
In the 20 months itís been out, 20 millionpeople have
bought one. With its amazing graphics, DVDand music CD
capabilities and sleek style, itís takenthe breath away
from many game addicts.

But two challengers stepped into the ring last month:

Microsoft's
Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube. Both hadgamers screaming
and cheering, but will thatenthusiasm last?

According to the game reviews of others, these two

challengers
might not overthrow the reigning champ.

This is Microsoft's first game console, but it has

done
well with its features, which include DVD,Internet, music, and a hard drive. The
only flaw ofXbox is its bulky size and its limited supply
ofnecessities (Xbox's DVD requires you to buy a separateremote for about $30, but the PS2 uses the gamecontroller
as the remote and includes it in itspackage).

The GameCube, on the other hand, has flaws. Most

importantly,
it has no DVD capabilities (everyonelikes a two in one
special, so why didn't you supplyit?).

Though itís small and portable, which is nice and all,

thatís
not a breakthrough feature.

The cost for the Xbox is the same as the cost for

the
PS2. Both retail for about $300 while the GameCubesells
for about $200.

Nintendo has done well with its past products -- such

as
the Nintendo 64 and Gameboy Ė but its chance forcrushing
the PS2 is slim. The Xbox, though, might givePS2 a run
for its money.

From the early Christmas sales, PS2 is still doing

well,
so weíll just have to wait to see if Microsoftand
Nintendo can gang up on King Sony.